Spring 2027: Product Design Engineering Co-op, Shark (January to June)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Design Engineering Co-op works at the earliest stages of product innovation, between Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering. The role contributes to developing new product concepts for Shark by using hands-on prototyping, user-centered thinking, and technical problem-solving. The co-op collaborates with cross-functional teams to translate insights and real-world challenges into elegant, viable product solutions that balance function, aesthetics, ergonomics, and user experience. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week co-op running January through June, with at least five days per week onsite in Needham, Massachusetts. The posting describes the role as part of SharkNinja’s Early Edge Experience, which offers meaningful projects, professional development, community events, and opportunities to present contributions and learnings to company leaders. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Requirements

Be a current student in a related bachelor's or master's program, or have graduated from such a program within the past year.
Be able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite in Needham, Massachusetts, at least five days per week.
Communicate ideas, concepts, and solutions effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Have strong intuition for mechanical engineering and physics principles, particularly as applied to product design, ergonomics, and human-centered engineering.
Be analytical and detail-oriented, with a creative approach to identifying and addressing potential issues.
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, a hands-on attitude, and commitment to developing elegant, innovative solutions that balance technical and user-focused design principles.
Be able to manage multiple projects, pivot as needed, and keep broader design objectives in view.
Show enthusiasm for user-centered product design, form, and function.
Have experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino, and basic prototyping tools such as 3D printing and shop tools.
Have hands-on experience building physical prototypes in materials such as plastic or metal, and familiarity with machine shop equipment.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of electronics and components commonly used in small appliances, such as motors, sensors, and PCBAs.
Experience with rapid prototyping tools such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other developer kits.

Responsibilities

Generate new product concepts using a user-centered approach, with attention to ergonomics, aesthetics, and functional innovation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define solutions that meet functional requirements and enhance the user experience.
Lead and participate in design studies addressing technical and user-experience challenges.
Build and test quick-turnaround, low-fidelity prototypes and use them to develop key findings from user testing.
Approach everyday design challenges with curiosity and resilience, rethinking and innovating where appropriate.